Compliance Officer Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Xxxxx shall appoint a Compliance Officer and shall maintain a Compliance Officer for the term of the IA. The Compliance Officer shall be an employee and a member of senior management of Xxxxx, shall report directly to the Chief Executive Officer of Xxxxx, and shall not be or be subordinate to the General Counsel or Chief Financial Officer or have any responsibilities that involve acting in any capacity as legal counsel or supervising legal counsel functions for Xxxxx. The Compliance Officer shall be responsible for, without limitation:
a. developing and implementing policies, procedures, and practices designed to ensure compliance with the requirements set forth in this IA and with Federal health care program requirements;
b. making periodic (at least quarterly) reports regarding compliance matters to the Chief Executive Officer of Xxxxx and shall be authorized to report on such matters to the Chief Executive Officer at any time. Written documentation of the Compliance Officer’s reports to the Chief Executive Officer shall be made available to OIG upon request; and
c. monitoring the day-to-day compliance activities engaged in by Xxxxx as well as any reporting obligations created under this IA. Any noncompliance job responsibilities of the Compliance Officer shall be limited and must not interfere with the Compliance Officer’s ability to perform the duties outlined in this IA. Xxxxx shall report to OIG, in writing, any changes in the identity of the Compliance Officer, or any actions or changes that would affect the Compliance Officer’s ability to perform the duties necessary to meet the obligations in this IA, within five business days after such a change.
